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General requirements and guidance

Although the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) came into force on January 15, 2019, other requirements will be introduced in 2020 and 2021 based on food commodity, type of activity and business size. For more information, refer to the SFCR timelines.

The regulatory requirements that apply to your food business depend on what your food business does. Explore the topics below to learn about the requirements and how they apply to your food business.